There is one Knicks concern emerging from Game 1 rout of 76ers
By Stefan Bondy
Published on May 5, 2026.
The Knicks' 137-98 victory over the 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series is a concern as Mitchell Robinson's free-throw woes continue to hinder the team's offensive. This strategy, known as Hack-a-Robinson, was used by the Hawks in the first round to limit Robinson's impact and slow down the Knicks' offense. Robinson was replaced by Ariel Hukporti due to early fouls from Karl-Anthony Towns, but this strategy may not be effective in a closer game. The 76ers' plan to keep Knicks fans away from their home game in Philadelphia is failing, with 56 percent of ticket purchases on secondary markets for Game 3 having a ZIP code from New York or New Jersey.
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